Tag: HCV

Counseling about hepatitis C transmission and alcohol consumption and treatment with medications that are simpler, faster and more effective than ever. All possible in primary care. Take the post-test to claim your credit.

Learn the basics of hepatitis C, including how the virus is transmitted, who to screen for the infection, and why screening is critical to interrupting the epidemic of hepatitis C and its life-threatening consequences. Take the post-test to claim your credit.

Hep C (HCV) treatment is easier and more effective, than ever. Cure is almost always expected when treated—even current drug users—so learn how you can cure HCV and help prevent re-infection, liver damage, cancer and death. Take the post-test to claim your credit.

Hepatitis C is a huge killer, but it doesn’t have to be. Cure is possible, even among drug users. Be part of the cure by learning what is involved in screening (hint: not much) and how screening can save lives. Take the post-test to claim your credit.

Shobha Swaminathan, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Divisions of Infectious Diseases at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, covers the important topic of Current Issues in HIV/HCV Coinfection.